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Thomas Boyle – Cicero Police Department

Written by CBKN76

Deputy Superintendent Thomas Boyle was implicated in a lawsuit filed by Officer Sinnott, alleging racial discrimination and retaliation. Boyle was accused of making derogatory comments about African American employees, assigning defective equipment, and terminating Sinnott’s employment without legitimate cause. The lawsuit detailed instances where Boyle allegedly stated that ‘Blacks don’t fit our police culture here’ and engaged in other discriminatory practices. The case highlighted systemic issues within the department regarding racial bias and improper disciplinary actions. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/illinois/ilndce/1%3A2020cv01917/374748/60/?utm_source=openai))

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